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AO15 PHJ

2015 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,784 mi
Last recorded95,784 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 PHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 95,784 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,928 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 93,928 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre deflation light on

Pass 4 Nov 2023 88,781 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 88,780 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre deflation light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,202 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts and stones embedding in rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,561 miles

front bumper damage

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AO15 PHJ is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 41,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO15 PHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO15 PHJ registered?

AO15 PHJ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2015.

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